WHILE one break-in or assault is too many, the latest crime statistics show overall rates are holding steady across regional NSW for the first time since the end of the pandemic. The quarterly report of the Bureau of Crime Statistics…
THE hunt for the next Matildas coach could drag on beyond February’s international window with Football Australia determined to take its time to appoint the right long-term candidate. Former long-time mentor Tony Gustavsson departed in August and interim coach Tom…
THE STATE Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts farm vehicles used to fight fires from registration. Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle (FFFV), or a vehicle used for firefighting…
AS Christmas Day nears and 2025 beckons, I’m reminded of just how swiftly time marches on. It feels like only yesterday when I was elected in 2019. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
THE North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is continuing its call for an immediate end to the logging of public native forests in response to the Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) posting a loss of $29 million on its hardwood logging operations…
THE grand opening of Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall was celebrated with a sigh of relief. There have been some setbacks but the renovated and extended facility welcomed the community on Saturday, 14 December. Advertise with News of The Area…
MID North Coast architecture practice King and Campbell has won a commendation for a Coffs Harbour project at the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards. The Commendation for Public Architecture was awarded for their work on the…
THE just-released City of Coffs Harbour 2023-24 Annual Report shows that the previous Council’s performance was better than many on social media or in election materials would have people believe. Former Mayor Paul Amos told NOTA, “What a great turnaround”.…
THE Coffs Harbour Christmas Carols will bring festive cheer to life when nine stellar acts take the stage at Brelsford Park on Saturday, 21 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
THE Salvation Army Carols by Candlelight was held on Sunday 15 December at Macksville Park and with perfect skies and ambient temperatures, families flocked to enjoy the lively yearly Christmas singalong. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…